by Dr. Jeanne King, Ph.D.
Many people think domestic abuse is something that affects the young. We see images of domestic violence illustrating bruises and injuries to women in their twenties and thirties. The stories covered in the media look at young families afflicted by family violence. Women being hit, thrown to the ground, ragged and raped… with bruises, welts and scares.
What about the masses of women* in their 40’s, 50’s and 60’s? Do you think as women mature they outgrown the chances of being in one of these nasty relationships? I don’t.
To read the complete article, please visit Long-Term Abusive Relationships – When Mature Women are Abused
© Dr Jeanne King, Ph.D. – Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention
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